Paraben Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey round everything out into something genuinely craveable. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, store-bought teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just four clean, whole-food ingredients. There's no mystery here: what goes into the pot is exactly what ends up in your cup. The honey keeps it naturally sweet without any processed syrups, and the fresh lemon brings a brightness that no bottled flavoring can match. It comes together in about fifteen minutes and strains beautifully into two mugs, making it just as easy to share as it is to sip solo on a quiet morning.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about a 2-inch piece)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden.
- 2
Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, adjusting honey to your preferred sweetness.
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